With the City’s Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan complete, our Parks & Recreation Department is moving forward with numerous capital improvement plans for our parks and park facilities. For the upcoming construction season, the following projects are either nearing completion…
The Upper Arlington community takes great pride in volunteering and there’s no end to the variety of volunteer opportunities. Numerous organizations are always seeking members and volunteers for specific projects, such as the Civic Association, Education Foundation, Leadership UA, two…
In 2013, the City faced significant, long-term reductions in its revenue stream that were negatively impacting operating revenues and funds for capital improvements. Despite taking a series of progressive steps to address this shortfall, projections indicated an impending structural deficit…
Attorney Don Plank—a member of the original development team for Arlington Gateway on Lane Avenue—has submitted a Preliminary Development Plan for the Golden Bear Shopping Center, for consideration by the Board of Zoning and Planning (BZAP). The Golden Bear Redevelopment…
Early in February, City Council convened for a retreat session over one-and-a-half days to work on a strategic plan and goals for the organization for the coming one-to-two years. From this process, Council developed an overarching City Vision to which all…
There’s no question that one of the most popular programs for kids in Upper Arlington is Safety Town. This annual safety education program teaches children how to make wise decisions in potentially dangerous situations, and how to handle emergencies in…
On February 12, 2019, the Upper Arlington community lost one of its finest, with the passing of recently retired City Manager Ted Staton. On Sunday, February 17, we gathered with Ted’s family, friends and former colleagues to celebrate Ted’s life…
As Central Ohio experiences rapid growth, the abundance of wildlife that was here long before we began changing the landscape has been adapting to dwindling natural habitats and even capitalizing on the new food sources and nesting opportunities brought about…
The City wishes to remind residents that Friday, March 1 is the deadline for paying your utility bill. This invoice includes the Solid Waste fee, the Stormwater Utility fee and, in some cases, a Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. Payment can…
As Upper Arlington begins the first year of its second century, 2019 represents year six of our expanded 10-year Capital Improvement Program. The pace is not letting up—we have another impressive list of projects lined up to bring the community’s…
Sidewalks are a beneficial and desirable part of our infrastructure, providing safe connections to neighborhoods, parks, schools and other amenities, as well as enhancing public health. Many residents favor improving or adding to the City’s sidewalk network. In the 2017…
In mid-January, Franklin County’s Emergency Communications Centers—including the City’s provider, NRECC, at the City of Dublin—rolled out a new feature that expands the options available to residents when they are experiencing an emergency. The new Text to 911 feature enables…
From the fall of 2017 into mid-2018, the City took a detailed look at the River Ridge/Kingsdale West neighborhood through a formal study process. The purpose was to identify ways to preserve and strengthen this area through thoughtful steps that…
On February 12, 2019, the Upper Arlington community lost one of its finest, with the passing of recently retired City Manager Ted Staton. On Sunday, February 17, we gathered with Ted’s family, friends and former colleagues to celebrate Ted’s life…
The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington Historical Society are pleased to announce that Lawrence E. Hughes and Blaine T. Sickles have been selected for induction onto the Wall of Honor in 2019. Lawrence E. Hughes (April 13,…